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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.13, 483.13 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.13, 483.13 and 202.78 is: 279.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.13 : 483.13 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.13/483.13 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.13x = 483.13 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.13x = 97,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,969.10/350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.81

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